The host Russian team survived against the impressive Switzerland team and will advance to face Sweden.

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With the raising of the flag and the anthem, the game is over!

Mikhail Grigorenko is the player of the game. He was born in the far east of Russia in Khabarovsk and plays for Quebec of the QMJHL. He is a draft choice of the Buffalo Sabres.

The Swiss put up a heck of an effort and now have to listen to the Russian anthem and the end of the game. Russia dodged a bullet. Two young girls dressed in pink dresses are handing off the post-game gifts to the respective captains.